Culture

Culture

For over 40 years, Southside United HDFC has witnessed dynamic changes in South Williamsburg. As the area undergoes gentrification and demand for housing rises, rent costs have increased significantly- more than doubling in the past few years alone. Although many long-term residents have been displaced, others continue to proudly form part of this thriving neighborhood.

In 2014, El Museo de Los Sures teamed up with the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) to host international artists who were eager to engage the community. 2014 artists included Alice Schivardi (Italy), Michelle-Marie Letelier (Chile), and Itziar Barrio (Spain). The museum’s lineup for 2015 has already been filled with international artists and an exhibition by NYU students researching gentrification in Williamsburg and Bushwick. Los Sures created the museum in 2012 to unite established and new residents through art while remembering the heritage of the individuals who shaped this community.